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qlaval · 06-10-2009, 03:31 PM

One more good reason to always bring bugs repellent just in case.

Better safe then sorry...

"Alarmering number of dengue cases"
8 Jun, 2009, 09:27 (GMT -04:00)

Director Trevor van Gellecum of the Public Health Department.

ORANJESTAD — “There is an alarming number of dengue cases on Aruba, but nothing is said about it”. A co-worker of the Public Health Department, who wishes to remain anonymous, made this statement. Director Trevor van Gellecum was once again not available for comment this morning.
The rumors circulating on this disease can neither be confirmed nor negated as the Public Health Department is not providing any information and refers the media to the -unavailable- director. In addition, epidemiologist Maribel Tromp is unable to provide any information. “Everything is attended to by Van Gellecum; we require his permission on providing information to the media”, says Tromp.
According to a co-worker of the Public Health Department, the questions on dengue increase during the hurricane season. “However, the management is not providing any information.” Besides being secretive about dengue cases, it is also difficult to obtain information regarding the Mexican influenza. According to the World Health Organization, the number of infected people in the Caribbean is increasing by the day, but Aruba is ‘entirely unprepared’, says the co-worker. In spite of Van Gellecum’s statements that Aruba is prepared for an outbreak of the influenza, his co-workers contradict this. “If the second virus wave is announced, I do not know how Aruba will deal with this; certainly in view of the shortage of hospital beds. The first phase is usual mild, but the second phase often occurs in the autumn and winter, and is more extreme”, says a concerned co-worker of the Public Health Department. Within the period of one week, the number of influenza cases increased with nearly 20 in the Caribbean.

cindyo · 06-10-2009, 06:52 PM

Pierre, thanks for the info..

Eagle Beach Boy · 06-10-2009, 07:00 PM

Thanks for posting. I read it a couple of days ago on www.AMIGOE.COM/ENGLISH

They seem to hide too much info.

Tom and Karen · 06-10-2009, 07:10 PM

Our house is inspected once per year by a government employee. We have a form they fill out each time they inspect.

*Andrea J.* · 06-10-2009, 07:41 PM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dengue_fever

I had no clue what dengue fever is/was.
i read the wikipedia definition and symptons.
wikipedia does not always relay facts....so do more research for info.
andrea

qlaval · 06-10-2009, 08:06 PM

*Arubalisa* · 06-10-2009, 08:12 PM

http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/aruba.aspx Health Information for Travelers to Aruba

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/dengue/resources/DengueFactSheet.pdf
Dengue Fact Sheet
"The risk of dengue infection for international travelers appears to be small, unless an epidemic is in progress."

http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/content/outbreak-notice/dengue-tropical-sub-tropical.aspxDengue, Tropical and Subtropical Regions Updated: May 27, 2009

06-10-2009, 03:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
qlaval Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 726	Dengue cases One more good reason to always bring bugs repellent just in case. Better safe then sorry... "Alarmering number of dengue cases" 8 Jun, 2009, 09:27 (GMT -04:00) Director Trevor van Gellecum of the Public Health Department. ORANJESTAD — “There is an alarming number of dengue cases on Aruba, but nothing is said about it”. A co-worker of the Public Health Department, who wishes to remain anonymous, made this statement. Director Trevor van Gellecum was once again not available for comment this morning. The rumors circulating on this disease can neither be confirmed nor negated as the Public Health Department is not providing any information and refers the media to the -unavailable- director. In addition, epidemiologist Maribel Tromp is unable to provide any information. “Everything is attended to by Van Gellecum; we require his permission on providing information to the media”, says Tromp. According to a co-worker of the Public Health Department, the questions on dengue increase during the hurricane season. “However, the management is not providing any information.” Besides being secretive about dengue cases, it is also difficult to obtain information regarding the Mexican influenza. According to the World Health Organization, the number of infected people in the Caribbean is increasing by the day, but Aruba is ‘entirely unprepared’, says the co-worker. In spite of Van Gellecum’s statements that Aruba is prepared for an outbreak of the influenza, his co-workers contradict this. “If the second virus wave is announced, I do not know how Aruba will deal with this; certainly in view of the shortage of hospital beds. The first phase is usual mild, but the second phase often occurs in the autumn and winter, and is more extreme”, says a concerned co-worker of the Public Health Department. Within the period of one week, the number of influenza cases increased with nearly 20 in the Caribbean. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Pierre

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06-10-2009, 06:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
cindyo Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Reniassance Island Posts: 3,692 Images: 138	Pierre, thanks for the info.. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Cindyo Family Poolside at the Rennaissance suites April 2010 Family with Bully, arubalisa & family Next Aruba trip in

06-10-2009, 07:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
Eagle Beach Boy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Eagle Beach Posts: 480	Thanks for posting. I read it a couple of days ago on www.AMIGOE.COM/ENGLISH They seem to hide too much info. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ "El Muchacho De Eagle Beach" *Eagle Beach Boy* *Ontario, Canada*

06-10-2009, 07:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tom and Karen Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 265	Our house is inspected once per year by a government employee. We have a form they fill out each time they inspect. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Tom & Karen Next Trip: Jan. 6 - April 7

06-10-2009, 07:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,258 Images: 80	http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dengue_fever I had no clue what dengue fever is/was. i read the wikipedia definition and symptons. wikipedia does not always relay facts....so do more research for info. andrea Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.

06-10-2009, 08:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
qlaval Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 726	Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Pierre

06-10-2009, 08:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,685 Images: 174	http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/aruba.aspx Health Information for Travelers to Aruba http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/dengue/resources/DengueFactSheet.pdf Dengue Fact Sheet "The risk of dengue infection for international travelers appears to be small, unless an epidemic is in progress." http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/content/outbreak-notice/dengue-tropical-sub-tropical.aspxDengue, Tropical and Subtropical Regions Updated: May 27, 2009 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Hoosier Kitties ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba